1984: GETTING BANNED FOR WRONGTHINK

borepstein (74) in society • 7 years ago

A great presentation by Tim Pool on the merger of politically correct censorship and censorship by all-reaching technology that is getting deeper and deeper involved in all aspects of our lives. Covers Cassandra Fairbanks getting booted off OKCupid for her "wrong views" and a great many other horrifying stories.

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7 years ago by borepstein (74)

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themerrylotus (55) · 7 years ago

When we ban extremist or unpopular views, we invite in censorship that will eventually affect us all. It's a horrible idea and one we have not learned from, time and time again.

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borepstein (74) · 7 years ago

With the communication technology in place today banning anyone from communicating their views is not possible. Driving them underground may be possible - but that is about the extent.

And yes, you are absolutely right when you say,

we invite in censorship that will eventually affect us all.

And, naturally, what is extreme? I would opine Cassandra Fairbanks is not an extremist by far. And, to give you another example - just last night I had someone effectively end a discussion with me because I dared suggest that Black people have a capacity for being racist. That clearly was viewed as a statement so outrageous as to be beyond pale - even though, by any objective measure, it was a statement of fact.

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